They were in the rumor mill two months ago.
When some believed the Minnesota Vikings could trade quarterback Kirk Cousins in October — it was a media- and fan-driven theory that the team never really considered — the Atlanta Falcons were a possible landing spot.
There’s a Real Chance the Vikings Play AGAINST Kirk Cousins in 2024
Now, with the Vikings’ season over, all eyes turn to Cousins’ free agency, as his and the Vikings’ contract talks will act as a first domino of Minnesota’s offseason. Whether Cousins hits the open market or re-ups with the Vikings for a year or two will determine everything else — cap space, the urgency of drafting a quarterback, 2024 win expectations, etc.